2024-2025 recreational Class Descriptions
preschool classes | ages 3-5
MINI BALLET/TAP COMBO
This energetic and exciting class is designed to provide young dancers an introduction into the fundamentals of both ballet and tap dance! Dancers will learn the basics of ballet and tap movement and terminology, while having fun dancing to kid-friendly songs and using props like scarves or teddy bears. Class will alternate between ballet and tap each week (i.e. Week 1 & 3 is ballet, Week 2 & 4 is tap), and dancers will perform both styles of dance in our year-end recital showcase using a 2-in-1 costume that has interchangeable pieces to make the outfit fit the style and look for each routine!
MINI HOPPERS
This high energy and exciting class is designed to provide young dancers an introduction into the fundamentals of hip hop! Students will develop coordination, strength, dance technique, rhythm, and body awareness in a safe, encouraging, and welcoming environment.
This energetic and exciting class is designed to provide young dancers an introduction into the fundamentals of both ballet and tap dance! Dancers will learn the basics of ballet and tap movement and terminology, while having fun dancing to kid-friendly songs and using props like scarves or teddy bears. Class will alternate between ballet and tap each week (i.e. Week 1 & 3 is ballet, Week 2 & 4 is tap), and dancers will perform both styles of dance in our year-end recital showcase using a 2-in-1 costume that has interchangeable pieces to make the outfit fit the style and look for each routine!
MINI HOPPERS
This high energy and exciting class is designed to provide young dancers an introduction into the fundamentals of hip hop! Students will develop coordination, strength, dance technique, rhythm, and body awareness in a safe, encouraging, and welcoming environment.
youth & teen classes | ages 6-18
ACRO 1/2, ACRO 2/3/4
Acro is centered on fundamental acrobatic techniques taught in the Acrobatic Arts curriculum to increase flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, timing, body awareness, self-discipline, and confidence. Classes focus on proper hand placement and body alignment with emphasis on the muscles and flexibility required to perform proper technique. Class levels have required skill lists that ensure dancer's safety. Activ8 Dance Company is an AAC1 Certified Studio. LEVEL 2/3 & 3/4 CO-REQUISITE CLASS REQUIRED: Ballet or Turns & Leaps
BALLET 2, BALLET 3, BALLET 3/4, BALLET 4
Ballet provides grace, poise, and technique needed to be proficient in most other areas of dance. Ballet classes will help dancers with posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. These foundational skills are achieved through barre and center floor work, with a focused attention to proper alignment, technique, and artistry. Students are classically trained with an emphasis on challenging each dancer to the highest degree of technical and artistic excellence―appropriate for their ability level.
COMBO 3, COMBO 3/4
This is a choreography-based class in which dancers learn a new, short "combo", or routine, in each class. Styles vary each week September through January, which allows dancers to work on learning choreography quickly to improve memory and retention, as well as exploring new styles, movement, & technique. Drop-ins welcome through January. Beginning in February, dancers will learn choreography and perform a recital piece in the chosen style of the class instructor (likely contemporary, lyrical, or jazz). Must register by 2/1/24 in order to perform in the annual recital. CO-REQUISITE CLASS REQUIRED: Ballet or Turns & Leaps
HIP HOP 1/2, HIP HOP 3, HIP HOP 4
Hip Hop incorporates a variety of old and new urban, street and pop dance styles. The dancing represents body movements that reflect the beat and rhythm of hip hop music. Hip hop dancing is very dynamic and helps the dancers improve flexibility, develop body balance, and coordination. Hip Hop 1/2 is for dancers ages 6+ who are beginners and new to the style; Hip Hop 3 is for dancers ages 9+ who have at least 1-2 years of hip hop or other dance experience; Hip Hop 4 is for dancers ages 11+ who have at least 3+ years of hip hop or other dance experience.
THE BREAKING PROGRAM: INTRO TO BREAKING, BREAKING 1
Experience The Breaking Program, an exciting Breakdance curriculum that builds your confidence and creativity through Hip Hop. Students will learn new techniques by breaking down the movements, running drills with the entire class, and then finally applying the movements into combinations and routines. Class is run by stretching, conditioning, training, and having friendly competitions to better improve skills.
WHAT WILL YOU GET FROM A BREAKING CLASSES? Learn how to work as a team; Elevated self confidence levels and social skills; Stamina, coordination and balance; Fun, Fitness and Flexibility.
WHO IS IT FOR? Anyone ages 5+; Dancers and non-dancers; For beginner and advanced level students.
IMPROVISATION 3/4
Dance improvisation is a process of creating movement spontaneously without planning steps or choreography. Dancers can explore their creativity, movement, and body awareness through improvisation, and can use a variety of prompts to guide their movement.
LYRICAL 1/2
Lyrical includes a variety of techniques from ballet, jazz, and modern. The lyrics of a song are used to tell a story through movement. This style encourages dancers to dig deep and become in tune with their emotions.
MODERN/CONTEMPORARY COMBO 4
Modern dance is a concert dance form that originated in the early 20th century from ballet. It's known for its expressive, dynamic movements that break away from ballet's rigid structure and prioritize freedom of expression, emotion, and individuality. Contemporary dance is a fusion of ballet, jazz, modern, and hip hop dance techniques, with a focus on movement, energy, and expression. This class will focus on the fundamentals of both modern & contemporary dance through center and across-the-floor work, and learning phrases and combinations.
TAP 2
This class is designed for dancers age 6+ with little to no experience with tap dance. The core of the class will focus on the development of basic technical skills (shuffles, paradiddles, flaps, pickups, cramp-rolls, etc.), as well as the musicality, or ability to understand music.
TURNS & LEAPS 2, TURNS & LEAPS 3, TURNS & LEAPS 3/4
This class focuses on the technical execution of turns and leaps which are typically used in jazz, lyrical, and contemporary choreography. Classes will include conditioning specific to various skills and students will learn a variety of turns and leaps, including basic leaps, center leaps, jump variations, pirouettes, and turns a la seconde.
Acro is centered on fundamental acrobatic techniques taught in the Acrobatic Arts curriculum to increase flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, timing, body awareness, self-discipline, and confidence. Classes focus on proper hand placement and body alignment with emphasis on the muscles and flexibility required to perform proper technique. Class levels have required skill lists that ensure dancer's safety. Activ8 Dance Company is an AAC1 Certified Studio. LEVEL 2/3 & 3/4 CO-REQUISITE CLASS REQUIRED: Ballet or Turns & Leaps
BALLET 2, BALLET 3, BALLET 3/4, BALLET 4
Ballet provides grace, poise, and technique needed to be proficient in most other areas of dance. Ballet classes will help dancers with posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. These foundational skills are achieved through barre and center floor work, with a focused attention to proper alignment, technique, and artistry. Students are classically trained with an emphasis on challenging each dancer to the highest degree of technical and artistic excellence―appropriate for their ability level.
COMBO 3, COMBO 3/4
This is a choreography-based class in which dancers learn a new, short "combo", or routine, in each class. Styles vary each week September through January, which allows dancers to work on learning choreography quickly to improve memory and retention, as well as exploring new styles, movement, & technique. Drop-ins welcome through January. Beginning in February, dancers will learn choreography and perform a recital piece in the chosen style of the class instructor (likely contemporary, lyrical, or jazz). Must register by 2/1/24 in order to perform in the annual recital. CO-REQUISITE CLASS REQUIRED: Ballet or Turns & Leaps
HIP HOP 1/2, HIP HOP 3, HIP HOP 4
Hip Hop incorporates a variety of old and new urban, street and pop dance styles. The dancing represents body movements that reflect the beat and rhythm of hip hop music. Hip hop dancing is very dynamic and helps the dancers improve flexibility, develop body balance, and coordination. Hip Hop 1/2 is for dancers ages 6+ who are beginners and new to the style; Hip Hop 3 is for dancers ages 9+ who have at least 1-2 years of hip hop or other dance experience; Hip Hop 4 is for dancers ages 11+ who have at least 3+ years of hip hop or other dance experience.
THE BREAKING PROGRAM: INTRO TO BREAKING, BREAKING 1
Experience The Breaking Program, an exciting Breakdance curriculum that builds your confidence and creativity through Hip Hop. Students will learn new techniques by breaking down the movements, running drills with the entire class, and then finally applying the movements into combinations and routines. Class is run by stretching, conditioning, training, and having friendly competitions to better improve skills.
WHAT WILL YOU GET FROM A BREAKING CLASSES? Learn how to work as a team; Elevated self confidence levels and social skills; Stamina, coordination and balance; Fun, Fitness and Flexibility.
WHO IS IT FOR? Anyone ages 5+; Dancers and non-dancers; For beginner and advanced level students.
IMPROVISATION 3/4
Dance improvisation is a process of creating movement spontaneously without planning steps or choreography. Dancers can explore their creativity, movement, and body awareness through improvisation, and can use a variety of prompts to guide their movement.
LYRICAL 1/2
Lyrical includes a variety of techniques from ballet, jazz, and modern. The lyrics of a song are used to tell a story through movement. This style encourages dancers to dig deep and become in tune with their emotions.
MODERN/CONTEMPORARY COMBO 4
Modern dance is a concert dance form that originated in the early 20th century from ballet. It's known for its expressive, dynamic movements that break away from ballet's rigid structure and prioritize freedom of expression, emotion, and individuality. Contemporary dance is a fusion of ballet, jazz, modern, and hip hop dance techniques, with a focus on movement, energy, and expression. This class will focus on the fundamentals of both modern & contemporary dance through center and across-the-floor work, and learning phrases and combinations.
TAP 2
This class is designed for dancers age 6+ with little to no experience with tap dance. The core of the class will focus on the development of basic technical skills (shuffles, paradiddles, flaps, pickups, cramp-rolls, etc.), as well as the musicality, or ability to understand music.
TURNS & LEAPS 2, TURNS & LEAPS 3, TURNS & LEAPS 3/4
This class focuses on the technical execution of turns and leaps which are typically used in jazz, lyrical, and contemporary choreography. Classes will include conditioning specific to various skills and students will learn a variety of turns and leaps, including basic leaps, center leaps, jump variations, pirouettes, and turns a la seconde.
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adult classes | ages 16+
STRETCH & MOBILITY
A quick 30-minute class for teens & adults (ages 13+) to focus on light to moderate stretching & increasing mobility from head to toe. We will breathe deep, relax into each moment, and release tension to improve our mental and physical health!
WERQ: DANCE FITNESS
Time to put in some WERQ! This wildly addictive cardio dance fitness class is based on trending pop and hip hop music. WERQ is a pre-choreographed workout with new routines made available weekly. With hundreds of choreography videos, WERQ Instructors have the power to create unique playlists based on routines designed by high-caliber WERQ choreographers.
A quick 30-minute class for teens & adults (ages 13+) to focus on light to moderate stretching & increasing mobility from head to toe. We will breathe deep, relax into each moment, and release tension to improve our mental and physical health!
WERQ: DANCE FITNESS
Time to put in some WERQ! This wildly addictive cardio dance fitness class is based on trending pop and hip hop music. WERQ is a pre-choreographed workout with new routines made available weekly. With hundreds of choreography videos, WERQ Instructors have the power to create unique playlists based on routines designed by high-caliber WERQ choreographers.